Tape Measure Blast Beats Cubs Rich Allen Back With Long Ball
Philadelphia's Rich Allen returns from 20 game absence and belts a 447-foot homer driving in four as the Phillies sweep Chicago in a doubleheader and move to six wins in eight. Bobby Wine adds two doubles as Phils top Cubs 7-4. earlier 4-3 opener win. Mays hits 510th homer as Giants edge Atlanta. Koufax seven-hitter in Dodgers 1-0 win over St Louis. Astros blank Reds 2-0 behind Giusti and Raymond. Pirates beat Mets as Matty Alou drives in and scores.
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Halas says league will gang up on Gale Sayers next season
Chicago Bears owner-coach George Halas says the NFL will defend Gale Sayers heavily in 1969. He notes Sayers set a league record with 22 TDs and recalls Sayers nearly scored a seventh touchdown after injuring his knee, while outlining plans to open the offense with players like Ron Bull and Andy Livingston.
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Sports Standings and Schedule Summary
Washington leads 6 0 over Boston 3 5 with Kansas City 8 and Cleveland 8 over Chicago 6 New York 2 over Detroit 9 Minnesota 4 over Baltimore 9 California 7. Baltimore visits California and Cleveland visits Kansas City N Detroit hosts Minnesota New York visits Chicago N Washington visits Boston Detroit visits California N Cleveland visits Minnesota N Washington visits Chicago N Kansas City visits Baltimore N New York visits Boston N
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Pitcher Receives Late Support to Close Game
The description notes a pitcher needing last out help from Al McBean to stop a Mets threat in the ninth inning, securing the win. McBean's timely relief preserved a close game and prevented a late rally.
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Dodgers erupt for seven in first to top Pirates 9 5
King City Federal Dodgers scored seven runs in the first inning and beat the Security Bank Pirates 9 to 5. D Starman earned the win with Farley in relief. Schneider took the loss. Hitting highlights included Howrey with two of his six and seven hits in three games, and Mike Young homering for the Pirates.
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Strikeouts Richert Washington 82 Cleveland 76
Washington pitcher Richert struck out 82 against Cleveland as the game ended 82 to 76 in favor of Washington, highlighting a dominant pitching performance and the high scoring effort by both teams.
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Podres Strong for Tigers Incomes Win Over Twins
Johnny Podres, now with Detroit after being acquired from the Dodgers, pitched nine innings in relief over two months and two leagues as the Tigers defeated Minnesota 9-4. Kaline drove in four, Lumpe delivered the decisive seventh inning hit, and Podres allowed only a handful of hits while improving to two straight wins.
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Merchants Meet Vernois At City Park Tonight
Merchants face Vernois in a single County Softball League game at City Park at 7 30 p m Tonight. Friday features a doubleheader with Double Cola against Vernois at 7 p m and Frostie versus Montgomery Ward in the nightcap.
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Sandy Koufax Keeps Strong Start Amid Marichal Duel
Sandy Koufax blanked the St Louis Cardinals 10 to stay one win behind Juan Marichal as he improves to 9-1. He praised his improved stuff and noted last year’s struggles, while Marichal continued perfect with 10-0. Koufax lowered his ERA to 1.48 as the two aces threaten Dizzy Dean’s 30-win pace.
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Knicks Sign 6-8 Stu Johnson From Murray State
Stu Johnson of Clairton Pennsylvania and six foot eight inches, a standout for Murray State, signed today to play next season with the New York Knicks. He becomes the Knicks third draft choice in the NBA.
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Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching AP Data
The Associated Press lists top batters and pitchers with 85 at bats. Mel Mota and Ollie Alou lead in batting average for Pittsburgh and Atlanta, while Henry Aaron stars in runs and homers for Atlanta. Pitching includes Mays and Koufax leaders with 5 decisions and high strikeout totals.
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Mays Hits Inside Park Home Run Boosts Push Toward Third
Willie Mays moved closer to Ted Williams on the all time HR list after an inside the park homer for the Giants in a 4-3 win over the Braves. Henry Aaron lamented a misplayed ball that let Mays score and noted Mack Jones nearly secured the out. Mays now has 12 homers this season and 517 for his career, needing four to reach Williams.
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Lawrence County Open Golf Tournament Set at County Club
The Lawrence County Country Club in Lawrenceville hosts its 12th Annual Open Golf Tournament June 3 to 5. A Pro-Am Friday tees after 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday scores may qualify for Sunday’s final 18 holes. Prize money totals $2,000 with $500 to the winning pro. Amateurs compete for trophies and merchandise. a Senior division for men 55 and over has a special trophy. Spectators admitted free.
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Hart wins Illinois PGA title in playoff at Cog Hill
Dick Hart defeated Gene Lesch in a playoff to win the Illinois PGA medal play championship at Cog Hill in Lemont. Hart shot 74 in the playoff after tying Lesch at regulation with Hart posting 78 to Lesch 77. Total 54 holes Hart 222, prize 1250. other leaders include Erickson 224 Matchaski 226 Ball 228.
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Cardigan Bay Favored In Roosevelt Revenge Pace
Cardigan Bay drawn against Bret Hanover in the field at Roosevelt Raceway for Saturday night's $50,000 Revenge Pace. The 10 year old CB starts from post five in a five horse lineup and is the early 3-5 favorite to again defeat his 4 year old rival Bret Hanover.
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Littler Fires 63 at Memphis Open
Gene Littler shot a seven under par 63 to lead first round at the Memphis Open tied the Colonial Country Club course record. The $100,000 event features top pros including Nicklaus and Lema with a $20,000 winner's share. Littler credited course accuracy over distance.
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Illinois Lone IIAC Cup secure as Northern Illinois tops ITAC
Northern Illinois won the All-Sports Trophy for the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference by amassing 75 percent of possible points, edging Central Michigan in a balanced league tally across 10 varsity sports. Illinois State finished third, Western Illinois fourth, and Eastern Illinois fifth.
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49er Brodie Hints at Houston Move in 1966 Talks
San Francisco quarterback John Brodie, coming off an NFL completion record, has engaged attorney John Elliot Cook as contract talks loom amid a price war between leagues. Houston’s Don Klosterman confirms discussions, with Brodie’s camp hinting at new avenues after Pete Gogolak’s signing.
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Minor League Baseball Scores Report
In the International League Toronto crushed Rochester 11 to 0. Jacksonville defeated Columbus 2 to 0. Minor league games highlighted with Toronto and Rochester as dominant pitching shows.
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Belmont Stakes Strategy Sparks Nine Trainers Plans
New York AP reports nine 3 year olds enter the 98th Belmont Stakes with varied tactics to topple Kauai King who seeks the turf Triple Crown. Some push early speed, others keep Kauai King in range or plot late bursts. Trainers stress Aqueduct’s final stretch as the decisive factor and Kauai King’s form underlines the race’s uncertainty. Post time 5 15 p.m. EDT Saturday. expected crowd around 65 000. CBS airs the race.
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Noble Defeats Mt Vernon Legion On One-Hitter
Visiting pitcher Larry Doan threw a one hitter as Noble defeated Mt Vernon 5-1 at City Park. Doan struck out nine and walked six over nine innings, surrendering two runs in the third on a Dean homer and two more in the seventh on Deans triple with two on. Wayne Grant took the loss, fanning ten and allowing five hits. Mt Vernon travels to Centralia for a 7:30 p.m. game versus Centralia American Legion.
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